I don't feel sorry for them. They never changed their business model that harked back to the days of an extremely regiments marketplace, before the internet. "6-8 weeks ex Japan" and still you had to chase them constantly. Sorry, that's unacceptable in this day and age. Being successful in business isn't about expecting the local representatives to keep abreast of the changing market and just doing your 8 hours and going home. You must constantly be looking for ways to improve the delivery of your products and services. Nobody is owed a living and if the representatives aren't delivering what the public expects, the writing is on the wall.
meathead_timaru,
Feb 21, 11:48pm
Tony, isn't it! Yeah, right little tosser that clown.
pnh4,
Feb 22, 2:28am
Rayglass carried on after the big fire, as did whole foods, & the place next to Chubb didn't but. Alot of fires going down in Mt Wel cough cough!
pnh4,
Feb 22, 2:29am
meathead_timaru wrote: Tony, isn't it! Yeah, right little tosser that clown.[/quote Tony speaking
pnh4,
Feb 22, 2:32am
A hard spot to run a bizo from but.
pnh4,
Feb 22, 2:41am
Alert & Precision are the pinacle of success in Mt Wel', employing many & romping along strong, have had some great reports & jobs done there.
pnh4,
Feb 22, 2:44am
I got my first then traded for a second S from K,rd the best lil' shop in town payed off two there & felt supported through out. They get very bizy sometimes tho.
pnh4,
Feb 22, 3:02am
Internet is cheaper than renting a premise, thanks a good point.
jancemord,
Feb 24, 7:56pm
I have just had this come across one of my facebook groups - sound familiar! powerof2motorcycles.weebly.com- -
"Hi all Grapeviners, My husband went to work 2 weeks ago on a regular Friday, all was normal until he phoned me at about 3:30 to say he was coming home. he had been made redundant and was told to leave. we had no warning, this could happen, he got 10 minuets notice, No redundancy pay, No holiday pay, just GET OUT. My husband is a very highly trained Motorcycle Technician, He is one of the most highly train technicians in New Zealand, having of trained in places like UK Australia and Europe, He has decided to work for himself and set up a mobile motorcycle servicing and repair, specializing in Ducati's, Triumphs and many other brands of bikes, Please could you help by sharing his business card (below) to as many Friends as you can, This would not just help him but us, his family , myself and his 3 kids. Thank you :)"
budgel,
Feb 26, 7:27am
An ad in trademe's services section could be a good idea for him.
plasticboys,
Feb 26, 3:57pm
has he got a job going
guest,
Dec 5, 5:49am
Bob was a great guy.
Im sorry for him to see his business close,
When I was a kid 25 years ago on my RD400, He put a new rear tire on it and told me to take it easy for the first 100klm.
I immediatley lost the back end and dumped it at the bottom of parnell rise.
Ha, Bob you told me, and we laughed about later
Bought many Ducatis from Bob and he treated me well.
Expat Kiwi
wire_wheeler_e27,
Jan 7, 8:30pm
Yep, Bob H was a good guy. His wife was often behind the counter in the Manakau Rd shop. Bought all my tires off him, until I left AKL. Since I've been back home it seems most motorcycle shops are staffed by wankers, then again there were a few back in the day too. Restoring a Katana 11 at present, spent a couple of grand so far on parts direct from Japan, because I don't owe anyone at Colemans Suzuki a living and I won't pay double for genuine parts. I've bought 1 litre fork oil off them and I can't see that I'd need anything else from them. The world's changed, and business models must adapt or die. I agree with a previous poster who said the advantage they have is face to face service. Its a pity so many of them make you feel about as welcome as a pedo in a kindy
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